Support University of Kentucky Through Your Business

Join a growing network of businesses turning everyday transactions into ongoing NIL support for University of Kentucky student-athletes.

A New Way to Support University of Kentucky Athletics

NIL Payments partners with University of Kentucky to connect local and affiliated businesses with a simple, scalable way to support student-athletes. By optimizing payment processing, businesses can generate ongoing NIL support while continuing to operate as usual.

How It Works

Simple. Seamless. Built for University of Kentucky Partners

Connect Your Business

Join a network of businesses supporting University of Kentucky through NIL Payments.

Optimize Your Payments

We match or improve your current processing setup, often reducing unnecessary fees.

Generate NIL Support

A portion of payment processing revenue contributes to University of Kentucky NIL initiatives.

Unlock Opportunities

Participating businesses may receive access to partnership benefits based on the program.

Why Businesses Join

More Than Just Payment Processing

Businesses choose to partner with NIL Payments because it allows them to support University of Kentucky while creating real value for their operations.

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Support student-athletes through everyday business activity

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Align your brand with University of Kentucky and your community

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Improve or optimize your current payment processing

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Be recognized as a Proud NIL Partner

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Access potential perks such as tickets, merchandise, and experiences

Built for the University of Kentucky Community

Strengthening Local and Affiliated Businesses

This partnership is designed to bring together businesses that already support University of Kentucky, creating a stronger connection between commerce and athletics.

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Local Impact

Support student-athletes through your everyday operations

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Community Alignment

Be part of a network connected to University of Kentucky

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Backed by Proven Payment Expertise

NIL Payments partners with Evolv, a trusted leader in payment processing. With decades of experience, Evolv provides the technology and support that power every partnership.

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Turn Your Business Into a Source of NIL Support

Support University of Kentucky, improve your payment processing, and create more value for your business through the transactions you already make. NIL Payments gives you a simple way to align your operations with meaningful impact.

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President of Sales

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